While a partnership between a French architect and Toyota designers sounds a little odd, the two have combined to design one unique vehicle. Jean-Marie Massaud is a renowned French architect who has been recognized for his many visionary design and architecture projects. Since 2011, he has been working with Toyota to create a vehicle that [...]
Since 1902, AAA or the American Automobile Association has been the authority on automotive travel. Before GPS and smartphones, they were the go-to for detailed maps before you set out on road trips, which are called TripTiks. They provided not only the best route, but also all the important stops you may need to know [...]
Dick Poe, owner of Dick Poe Toyota, has received yet another prestigious award, presented by Toyota Financial Services. The Millennium Award is given in recognition for reaching the 10-year mark as a loyal flooring customer with Toyota Financial Services. For those not familiar with what a “floor plan” is, it is a line of credit [...]
While many high-ticket items you purchase appreciate in value, automobiles are one of the few things that depreciate before you even pull in your driveway for the first time. Edmunds.com estimates that within one minute of you leaving the dealership, your brand new car has an average depreciation of nine percent. While that may not [...]
You may remember back in November when we blogged about John Luciano, GM of Dick Poe Toyota Scion showing off just what the FR-S was capable of. It involved members of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs Agents, a government helicopter and a Scion FR-S loaded with marijuana being chased around an empty Biggs Field [...]
The efficiency of hybrid vehicle technology is no longer limited to passenger vehicles. In the past few years there has been much more interest in alternatively fueled race cars, both hybrid and electric. With Toyota being the pioneer of hybrid vehicle technology, they too have joined the hybrid racing circuit. While you may have visions [...]
With the younger population becoming a larger market of car buyers, Toyota has shifted its focus in some of its advertising to just this group. For those of you that have seen the latest “Wish Granted” series of commercials, you have seen 27-year old Kaley Cuoco and her furry sidekick Chester. If you are in [...]
While most people find no practicality in having an armored vehicle, high-ranking government officials, dignitaries and okay, maybe those who fear the zombie apocalypse or other end of the world scenarios, find them to be a necessity. Lexani Motorcars of California has been turning GMC Yukons, Cadillac Escalades, Lincoln Navigators and even Mercedes cargo vans [...]
While most of the hype at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show was directed toward the sports and luxury vehicle genre, Toyota again brought their “A” game with the Furia Corolla. While it is being title a concept, Toyota plans to make the production version of the Furia Corolla available to consumers sometime late this year. [...]
If there is one aspect of being a parent that ignites fear and anxiety, it is the day their teen turns 16 and is ready to start the process of getting their driver’s license. Today, there are many more concerns when it comes to teenagers driving than there were even a few years ago. With [...]